User manual WHIRLPOOL AKM 888/WH/01 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] The installer is responsible for the correct electrical connection of the appliance and the observance of the relative safety prescriptions. The appliance must be connected to the electricity supply by means of an all-pole disconnect switch with minimum contact gap of 3 mm. Do not use multiple plug adapters or extension leads. [. . . ] The appliances are designed solely for use as cooking appliances. for room heating) is considered as improper use and potentially dangerous. • • • • • The appliances are designed, built and sold in compliance with: The safety requirements of “Low Voltage” Directive 73/23/EEC. The protection requirements of EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. This appliance complies with Class “Y” fire protection category. • PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • • • • Before any maintenance on the appliance disconnect it from the electrical power supply. Keep children away from the oven when it is in use and when its has just been switched off. The appliances must be repaired or adjusted exclusively by a qualified technician. Make sure that the electrical wires of other electrical appliances near the cooktop do not come into contact with hot parts. Do not switch on the hotplates/cooking zones when there is no pan in position. The cooktop features different size hotplates/ cooking zones. Use pans whose base diameter is the same as or slightly larger than the diameter of the hotplate/cooking zone. To avoid permanently damaging the glass-ceramic top, do not use: - Pots with bottoms that are not perfectly flat - Metal pots with enamelled bottom. • • • Do not use the cooktop as a work surface or a support surface. Do not leave the appliance unattended when frying food -risk of fire. If the glass ceramic surface should break or crack due to violent impact (falling objects, etc. . . ) do not use it and call After-Sales Service immediately. Do not place food wrapped in aluminium foil, plastic containers or cloths on the hot cooking zones. Do not drag pans across the glass-ceramic surface - risk of scratches. Avoid spilling sugar and similar substances on the cooktop. [. . . ] If after the above checks the fault still occurs, get in touch with the nearest After Sales Service. Please give: • a short description of the fault. • the exact type and model • the service number (number after the word Service on the rating plate) is located on the underside of the cooktop or on the Product Description Sheet. [. . . ]